70 Michelin-honored Vietnamese restaurants and eateries in 2023 (Part 1)

What are the Michelin Guides and Michelin Star?

The Michelin Guide is the world's leading culinary guide to locating excellent and prestigious restaurants and eateries worldwide to "show the way" to tourists and local food enthusiasts. And the Michelin star is the "measurement" to evaluate the restaurants, hotels, and eateries ... that visitors should experience.

The Michelin Star and Michelin Guide have become the pinnacle of culinary quality across the globe and are considered the "bible" for food enthusiasts. So when a restaurant or chef achieves a Michelin star, it brings personal honour and national pride.

List of 70 places to eat in Vietnam honoured by Michelin

On the evening of June 6, 2023, the launching ceremony of Michelin Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City took place in Hanoi, attracting the attention of experts and Vietnamese food lovers.

There are 70 Michelin Selected restaurants and eateries (recommended by the Michelin Guide), of which the number of culinary addresses in Hanoi is 32 and in Ho Chi Minh City is 38. There is also a list of 29 Bib Gourmand restaurants ( The restaurant has good food at an affordable price).

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1. 1946 Cua Bac

The space is bold in the North, but the area is small. The bowl, mural, kettle or hot pot are all reminiscent of Hanoi of the old days, full of nostalgia, and suitable for bringing foreign guests and overseas Vietnamese to experience.

Must-try dishes: bamboo chicken, beef fish, braised carp with pickles, pickles, bamboo shoots, salted pork leg and beef hot pot with corn water.

Address: Alley 61 Cua Bac, Ba Dinh District, Hanoi
Average price: about 200,000-250,000 VND/person.

2. Cha Ca Thang Long

Located on a small street near Hanoi's ancient citadel, Thang Long Cha Ca restaurant at 19, 21, 31 Duong Thanh, Hoan Kiem, Hanoi is a red address many gourmets seek. With the criterion of preserving and improving traditional national cuisine, Thang Long Cha Ca restaurant has presented wonderful grilled fish meals to Ha Thanh diners and diners everywhere that will undoubtedly satisfy everybody who has ever eaten.

Address: 19-21-2D Duong Thanh, Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi and Villa 6B Duong Thanh, Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi
Price range: from 139,000 VND/serving.

3. Chao Ban

The shop just opened in October 2020, located at the corner of the street in Tay Ho. Chao Ban are a super excellent Vietnamese restaurant with many familiar dishes such as Nam Bo vermicelli, spring rolls, braised meat,

Not only are you greeted with a warm attitude, but the owner also serves you delicious food. Every time we come to Hello, customers are extremely satisfied and leave with a warm feeling.

Address: 98 To Ngoc Van, Quang An, Tay Ho, Hanoi
Price range: 50,000 VND-270,000 VND/person

4. Pho bo Au Trieu

Tu Lun heirloom beef noodle soup, also known as Au million beef noodle soup, started selling at 40 Au Trieu Street - the street right next to Hanoi Cathedral since 1996 and is famous near and far for two dishes. Re-encrusted and re-cooked pho is available. Ms Ngo Phi Lan (64), the pho restaurant's owner, has been directly operating and processing pho for over two decades.

The shop is famous for its rare and well-cooked pho, wine sauce... And even after many generations of trading, Tu Lun retains the traditional flavour according to his father's recipe. Every day the amount of food sold is up to several hundred bowls, and never runs out of stock. The main secret is in the care and meticulousness from the purchase of raw materials to the processing stage of the seller.

Address: 40 Au Trieu – Hoan Kiem – Hanoi.
Selling price: 30,000 - 45,000 VND/bowl.

5. Bun Cha Tuyet 34

The Bun Cha Tuyet restaurant mentioned in Saveur magazine is bun cha 34 Hang Than, also famous in Hanoi. "In this restaurant, locals and tourists sit so close to each other that their elbows touch their elbows," Saveur wrote. The rolls are wrapped in river bone leaves comparable to betel leaves. All ingredients, such as meat patties, garlic, chilli, thinly sliced carrots, green papaya, and vermicelli, are in a mixing bowl." "It is also indispensable for herbs, crab spring rolls, spring rolls and delicious fish sauce."

Address: 34 Hang Than, Ba Dinh, Hanoi.
Price: 35,000 VND/ bowl.

6. Pho 10 Ly Quoc Su

Pho 10 Ly Quoc Su isn't the only option but the best. The pho here has a distinct flavour that is frugal, sweet, and fragrant, with a rustic aftertaste. While eating, you can sense the elegance of the pho soup, which makes each spoonful of broth in your mouth feel as if it might stay there forever. Each piece of thinly sliced beef is visually appealing, demonstrating the inventiveness of each knife line. All sensations and senses come to life after a long winter break after biting a piece of meat and a little noodle soup. The piece encrusted with the bucket is soft and crispy. The feeling is indescribable.

The restaurant is modest yet spotless and has a welcoming environment. The menu for the restaurant is displayed directly beneath the dining table's glass. The menu has pho as the main course, but it also includes other options such as rare beef pho, chicken noodle soup, and unique bowls,... Despite being the same brand, Pho 10 Ly Quoc Su's pricing is relatively costly compared to the common ground of restaurants. A bowl of pho costs as little as 70,000 VND.

Address: No. 10 Ly Quoc Su, Hang Trong Ward, Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi
Price ranges: 70,000 - 150,000 VND
Opening time: 6 am - 2 pm/5 pm - 10 pm

7. Pho Ga Nguyet

The shop is in the Old Quarter, near Hang Bong, Duong Thanh and Phu Doan Streets.

When entering the store, your eyes will be met with "super huge" chicken trays. From whole chicken to ready-to-eat yellow shredded chicken, the stocky meat looks iridescent and rolls all eyes. Chicken here. The quality must be not 9.5 more than 10 points.

The taste buds will usually feel the taste, but especially in Pho Ga Nguyet, just by looking with your eyes, you can already see a part of the delicious taste.

In addition, Pho Ga Nguyet has a diverse and unique food menu. The dishes on the menu are divided into two parts: instructions and noodle soup. The party choosing dishes is divided into steps:

Choose vermicelli/pho/vermicelli/noodles
Choose water or mix
Choose meat
Order

And on the side of pho, there are also specific names of 11 other types of pho, divided into specific prices.

Address: 5B Phu Doan, Hang Gai Ward, Hoan Kiem, Hanoi.
Price: from 35,000 - 60,000 VND/bowl.

8. Pho Gia Truyen

The bowl of Pho Bat Dan includes beef, pork bone, onion, coriander, star anise, rice noodle soup, scallions, salt, fish sauce, pepper and herbs served. The noodle is smooth and has a certain plasticity. Pho broth is clear, sweet with the taste of stewed bones and fragrant with cardamom that will awaken your taste buds. The selection of ingredients at Pho Gia Truyen Bat Dan is very careful, imported daily and meeting food hygiene and safety.

Suppose you come to Hanoi once and want to feel the life of old Hanoi, slowly, gently, but peacefully. In that case, you should buy a newspaper, wait in line and sit in the corner of Pho Gia Truyen - 49 Bat Dan Ancient. Inhaling the rich, slightly salty and lemon-free pho flavour, only the taste of vinegar in the narrow, old space. You will feel the life of more than half a century ago, ancient Ha Thanh people on this street. All still intact the calm, gentle atmosphere, intact the delicate cuisine that hides the depth of culture and history of the people of the ancient and elegant Thang Long land.

Address: 49 Bat Dan, Cua Dong, Hoan Kiem, Hanoi.
Opening hours: 6:00am - 10:00am | 18h00 - 20h30.
Price: from 40,000 VND - 50,000 VND/bowl.

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9. The East

The East is considered one of the most famous Vietnamese restaurants in Hanoi. Mon Viet Ngon Restaurant is quite famous among Vietnamese cuisine restaurants. As the name suggests, this is the convergence of the cuisine of the country's three regions. Meet all delicious dishes from North - Central - South. Satisfy the needs of most diners from all over the country.

Not too cumbersome or fussy but exudes elegance and courtesy and gives diners a lightness when dining here. All tables and chairs to utensils are familiar to Vietnamese, making diners think they are eating a cosy family meal. Enjoying Vietnamese cuisine in luxurious, modern and sophisticated restaurants is a hobby many diners love.

Vietnamese dishes are not too picky but still have a typical delicious taste. Unmistakable with any other cuisine in the world. The East restaurant is an interesting place for all diners who love traditional Vietnamese features.

Address: 5B Tong Duy Tan, Hoan Kiem, Hanoi
Website: https://theeast.vn/
Fanpage: https://www.facebook.com/Theeast.vn
Opening hours: 10:00 - 21:30

10. Xoi Com

Located in a small alley in Lang Ha, this place mainly serves traditional rice trays according to the sweet taste of the Southern people. Spacious, airy space with nostalgic corners reminiscent of a cosy family meal is a plus point at the restaurant. The menu here will change daily, from savoury dishes to diverse desserts and side dishes. Roasted meat with char siu, roasted meat on the side, and sour soup of snakehead fish are the choices that many people recommend to enjoy when coming to "Xoi Com".

Address: 107 Lane 36 Lang Ha, Dong Da District, Hanoi
Fanpage: https://www.facebook.com/tiemanxoicom/
Price: 10,000-70,000 VND/dish

11. Bun Cha Ta (Nguyen Huu Huan Street)

Bun cha here mainly serves tourists. With a clean and airy space, fast ordering and very good quality, Bun Cha Ta Hanoi is gradually making its name in the hearts of bun cha believers.

Grilled vermicelli at Bun Cha Ta Hanoi has a very good taste with soft, full, fragrant meat, not burnt, with a delicious dipping sauce that is always kept hot and used, delicious, fragrant and greasy. Traditional bun cha, including minced pork rolls and pork chops, are made full and protein with hot dipping sauce for a lovely meal. The raw vegetables here are served very fresh. In particular, serving seafood spring rolls here is fragrant and sweet, a perfect meal combination.

Address: 21 Nguyen Huu Huan Street, Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi
Website: http://www.bunchata.com/
Fanpage: https://www.facebook.com/Bunchatahanoi/
Opening hours: 08:00 - 22:00
Price: 10,000 - 100,000 VND.

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12. Habakuk

Appearing not too long ago, Habakuk Fine Coffee & Bistro has left many impressions on guests who visit here. Habakkuk is a hidden gem in the heart of the Hoan Kiem district because of its impressive space, excellent coffee quality and outstanding service.

Address: No. 4, Phan Huy Chu Lane, Hoan Kiem district, Hanoi.
Price: 60,000 VND – 90,000 VND

13. Don Duck Old Quarter

Don Duck Old Quarter Restaurant receives the favour of diners with delicious food, especially duck dishes such as pan-fried duck with cast iron or duck with tamarind sauce, a professional service style, extremely enthusiastic and cute owner.

Although located in the Old Quarter, the food prices are affordable, ranging from about 90,000 to 500,000 VND. Both vegetarian and gluten-free dishes are available here.